Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
2026-11-02 09:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-03 09:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-04 09:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-05 09:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, Children's Department Ground Floor - Room 22, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future?
Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation’s future. Your wish will then be added to the wall to encourage further discussion, and to display the diversity of lived experiences, stories, and desires of our community.
The Free Library encourages patrons to make their voice heard and delve deeper into civic engagement. By advancing literacy, guiding learning, and inspiring curiosity, the Free Library of Philadelphia can provide avenues for patrons to work towards making their wishes into reality.
This program is a part of the exhibition celebrating America’s 250th, Philadelphia: For the People, which will be on display from May 2026 – January 2027 in the 2nd Floor West Gallery of the Parkway Central Library.

Ministry of Awe
2026-11-03 11:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-04 11:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-05 11:00 - 20:00 | Ministry of Awe, 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Ministry of Awe is a new, ever-evolving immersive art experience in Philadelphia that’s located inside a 19th-century bank and transformed into a surreal world packed with fun for the family. Each act of wonder yields infinite returns. When visitors enter the ATM, they end up leaving in awe.

First Friday presented by Fulton Bank at Cherry Street Pier
2026-11-06 16:00 - 21:00 | Cherry Street Pier, 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Join in on the first Friday of each month for exhibition openings, artist studio tours, markets, and stunning views of the Delaware River.
All exhibitions and events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
First Friday dates: June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6, and December 4.
